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Coalition opposes efforts by Trump administration to defund consumer protection bureau

Attorney General Josh Kaul has aligned with a coalition of 23 attorneys general to oppose attempts by the Trump administration and Elon Musk to defund and disband the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

By The Sconi | Feb 20, 2025

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Wisconsin DOJ launches FAQ page following settlement with Milwaukee landlord

The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) have introduced a frequently asked questions page for those affected by the settlement with Milwaukee landlord Youssef (Joe) Berrada...

By The Sconi | Feb 20, 2025

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Wisconsin employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry during 2024?

By The Sconi | Feb 17, 2025

In 2024, six H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry located in Wisconsin, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Wisconsin voters urged to obtain IDs ahead of spring primary election

By The Sconi | Feb 17, 2025

Wisconsin residents who have not yet obtained the necessary identification to vote in Tuesday's Spring Primary Election still have time to do so.

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Josh Kaul addresses data privacy concerns in case against Trump Administration

By The Sconi | Feb 14, 2025

Attorney General Josh Kaul has issued a statement regarding a court hearing involving a case against the Trump Administration.

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Senator Johnson joins colleagues to reintroduce death tax repeal bill

By The Sconi | Feb 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Ron Johnson from Wisconsin has collaborated with Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota and 44 other senators to reintroduce a bill aimed at permanently repealing the federal estate tax, commonly referred to as the death tax.

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State attorneys general challenge Trump’s ban on transgender military service

By The Sconi | Feb 14, 2025

Attorney General Josh Kaul of Wisconsin has aligned with a coalition of 20 state attorneys general to file an amicus brief in federal court.

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Senator Johnson opposes short-term tax packages alongside finance committee Republicans

By The Sconi | Feb 13, 2025

U.S. Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin has joined fellow Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee in opposing any short-term tax package that offers only temporary relief.

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Coalition challenges Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship

By The Sconi | Feb 13, 2025

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, along with 13 other attorneys general, has issued a statement in response to a preliminary injunction granted by a federal judge against President Trump's executive order terminating birthright citizenship.

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Hartford man sentenced for stealing employees’ 401(k) funds

By The Sconi | Feb 11, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Justice has announced the sentencing of Shone M. Bagley, a 54-year-old resident of Hartford, Wisconsin.

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States sue Deere & Company over alleged monopolistic repair practices

By The Sconi | Feb 11, 2025

Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined forces with four states and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in a legal action against Deere & Company.

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Wisconsin DMV outlines steps to obtain voting IDs

By The Sconi | Feb 10, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation's Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has outlined the process for obtaining an ID for voting purposes.

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Wisconsin DOJ releases updated school safety framework

By The Sconi | Feb 10, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of School Safety has released the second edition of its Comprehensive School Safety Framework.

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Coalition sues Trump Administration over NIH funding cuts

By The Sconi | Feb 10, 2025

Gov. Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul, along with representatives from 21 other states, have initiated legal action against the Trump Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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Attorney General Kaul appoints new communications director

By The Sconi | Feb 10, 2025

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has announced the appointment of Riley Vetterkind as the new Communications Director for the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ). “We’re excited to welcome Riley to lead DOJ’s communication efforts,” said...

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States sue Trump administration over data access given to Elon Musk

By The Sconi | Feb 7, 2025

Gov. Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul of Wisconsin have announced the state's participation in a lawsuit involving 19 states against the Trump administration.

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Senators unveil FY 2025 budget focusing on border security and military

By The Sconi | Feb 7, 2025

U.S. Senator Ron Johnson from Wisconsin has joined forces with Senator Lindsey Graham, the Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, to introduce the fiscal year 2025 budget resolution.

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Coalition challenges Trump administration over frozen federal funding

By The Sconi | Feb 7, 2025

Attorney General Josh Kaul, along with a coalition of 23 attorneys general, has filed motions in the ongoing lawsuit NY v. Trump.

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Senator Johnson announces mobile office hours across Wisconsin

By The Sconi | Feb 7, 2025

U.S. Senator Ron Johnson from Wisconsin has announced that his staff will hold mobile office hours in various locations.

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Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds Meagan Wolfe's role in election commission

By The Sconi | Feb 7, 2025

Attorney General Josh Kaul responded to a unanimous decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court regarding Meagan Wolfe's role as the Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator.